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FL55 OGT

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

51,957 mi
Last recorded51,957 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 OGT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 51,957 miles

Offside Front Outer cv clip missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 51,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer cv clip missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 48,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 48,004 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,376 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 42,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,060 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2017 37,060 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge no cord

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 29,627 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 24,005 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 18,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 15,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 13,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres cracked & perished

Pass 1 Nov 2012 13,265 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all tyres cracked & perished

Pass 8 Nov 2011 11,023 miles

All four tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 8 Nov 2010 9,401 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 9,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 7,698 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 5,633 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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FL55 OGT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL55 OGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL55 OGT registered?

FL55 OGT is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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